Assistant General Counsel

Core Responsibilities 

General Corporate & Business Support 

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of general corporate matters across the organization. 

• Assist with corporate governance, policy development, and compliance initiatives. 

• Identify and proactively manage legal and regulatory risks affecting business operations. 

Commercial Contracts 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, vendor and service contracts, leases, NDAs, and other operational contracts. 

• Partner with business stakeholders to align legal terms with commercial objectives while appropriately managing risk. 

M&A, Strategic Transactions  

• Prior experience in the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and other strategic transactions. 

• Lead or support legal due diligence efforts, including reviewing and assessing commercial contracts, employment matters, intellectual property, litigation exposure, and compliance risks. 

Labor & Employment (Significant Component) 

• Provide legal guidance on employment‑related matters as part of the company’s broader legal support model. 

• Advise HR and management on compliance with applicable employment laws, including wage and hour, leave and accommodation laws, workplace safety, employee classification, and employee relations issues. 

• Counsel on employee relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations. 

• Manage employment‑related claims, agency matters, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel. 

Litigation & Dispute Management 

• Oversee litigation and dispute matters, primarily involving commercial contracts and employment issues. 

• Manage outside counsel, including strategy, and case oversight. 

• Coordinate internal stakeholders to support dispute resolution and risk mitigation. 

Intellectual Property 

• Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights, with support from outside counsel as needed. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. 

• 5-10 years of legal experience, preferably including both law firm and in‑house experience. 

• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and M&A and meaningful, hands‑on experience with labor and employment matters. 

• Ability to provide practical, business‑focused legal advice across multiple subject areas. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams. 

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.